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Environment

The project in Brazil makes a major contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Objectives (SDO) established by the United Nations in 2015. More specifically this programme facilitates community development and also a vocational education centre. Within the plant, working conditions for employees have been significantly improved: a canteen, reading room and IT spaces for employees have been constructed. The technological advances are clear: new furnaces and electronic control systems have been added. The innovative project makes a major contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Objectives (SDO) established by the United Nations in 2015, reducing the risk of illnesses as the amount of dirty water ingested will be reduced. This is particularly important in a region where 50% of the population does not have access to drinking water.

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